The Accelerated Learning Center (ALC), located within Central Crossing High School, will provide students in the South-Western City School District with the opportunity to take college courses - based on their future plans - while completing high school graduation requirements!

This unique, half-day approach will allow students from all four South-Western high schools and the South-Western Career Academy to experience college level coursework and gain an in-depth understanding of the skills and dedication necessary to succeed in a collegiate environment as well as get a head start on college credits.

There is no cost for the student to participate in the program as South-Western and Columbus State Community College share the cost for the courses.

Programs of Study

• Software Development

Designed for the student interested in technology and associated college majors

• 3-year Associates of Arts Degree

• 2-year Associates of Arts Degree

Designed to fulfill the requirements leading to an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts-related fields

Students will need to apply to the Accelerated Learning Center by completing the electronic application by March 15, 2024/

Students will be chosen for admission to a two (or three)-year College Credit Plus program on the basis of interest, scholastic record, attendance, goals, course prerequisites and college/career readiness assessment results such as SAT, ACT, Accuplacer/ALEKS placement tests and 3.0 GPA. Admittance to a program at the Accelerated Learning Center is not guaranteed. Admittance to each ALC program is based on the criteria listed below, as well as on a program's staffing and space capacity. Space in each ALC program is limited.